Pressure-Treated Spruce Fence Post from Japan
Spruce fence posts pressure-treated with waterborne preservatives like ACQ, left rough-squared for agricultural fencing, standard 6-foot length. Fits HTS 4403.11.0040 for coniferous treated posts in the rough, not further worked. Treatment protects against decay in outdoor exposure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide EPA-approved treatment labels and kiln-drying certificates; untreated wood risks fumigation delays
• Use ISPM 15 stamps for compliance; declare as 'rough' to avoid reclassification to higher-duty finished goods
• Watch for sapwood presence; fully stripped posts may edge toward 4407 sawn wood if too processed